MI Presents Vernon Neilly in Concert Jan 11, 2007
On January 11th 2007 at 7:00pm, MI presents guitarist and Billboard top ten contemporary jazz recording artist Vernon Neilly in concert. Neilly’s band line up includes bassist Juan Nelson (Grammy award-winner and writer for Virgin Records recording artist Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals), drummer Derek Organ (Janet Jackson, Gladys Knight, The Gap Band, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Mary Jane Girls, Euge Groove), keboardist Norman Weatherly (Ike Turner, Rose Royce) and saxophonist Dave Patterson (Temptations, Rose Royce).Neilly's extensive resume includes performances with artists ranging from Timmy Thomas, Billy Paul, Cuba Gooding, Teena Marie and Carla Thomas to Charles Brown, Guitar Shorty, Luther Ingram and Peewee Crayton and Johnny “Guitar” Watson. He is also President of Chereese Records and C.E.O of Boosweet Records.
Apr 20, 2010
Drum Clinic with Groove Master Herman Matthews
On Tuesday, April 20 from 11am-1pm in the Concert Hall, MI’s Drum Program presents “…And Nothing But the Groove,” a clinic with versatile... Read more...
Mar 27, 2010
Jazz Bakery at MI Presents the Antonio Sanchez Quartet
On Saturday March 27, the Jazz Bakery at MI Presents the Antonio Sanchez Quartet in concert. The group, featuring Antonio Sanchez (Drums),... Read more...
Mar 20, 2010
Sheila E. to be Keynote Speaker at March MI Graduation
Musicians Institute is proud to announce that Sheila Escovedo, known to the world as Sheila E., will serve as keynote speaker for the... Read more...
Spring 2010 Graduation Set for Wiltern Theater
On Saturday March 20th Musicians Institute returns to the world-famous Wiltern Theatre for its Spring 2010 Graduation. Read more...
Mar 18, 2010
Drum Magazine Features MI Instructor Roundtable
The April 2010 issue of Drum magazine (available now) features a "Groove Roundtable" with MI drum instructors Charlie Waymire and Bernie... Read more...
Mar 16, 2010
Night of the Living Guitars at Catalina's
On Tuesday, March 16, the Guitar Program at MI (GIT), presents the twenty-first installment of Night of the Living Guitars at world-renowned... Read more...
Mar 09, 2010
Artist and Career Services Presents Annual Spring Industry Fair
On Tuesday, March 9 from 11am-2pm in the Passage, MI’s Artist and Career Services Department presents its annual Spring Industry Fair.... Read more...
Mar 04, 2010
Marlon Saunders Vocal Clinic
On Thursday March 4, from 4-6:00pm in the Concert Hall, MI’s Vocal Program welcomes vocal coach Marlon Saunders. Read more...
Open Counseling with Jazz Guitarist Adam Levy
On Thursday, March 4, GIT presents open counseling with jazz guitarist Adam Levy. Read more...